Olivia "Liv" Hamey, a 35-year-old social worker from Akron, Ohio, tragically passed away on April 11, 2019. She was born on April 9, 1984, in Medina, Ohio, and was a graduate of the University of Akron. Liv was known for her vibrant personality, love for shopping, traveling, cooking, and going to the gym. She was a loving mother to her two children, Sadie and Shawn Whitlow, and was remembered fondly by her family and friends.
The circumstances surrounding Liv's death were particularly
heartbreaking. She was killed by her fiancé, Demetrius T'Juan Butler, a 35-year-old firefighter from Twinsburg. The incident occurred in the early hours of April 11, 2019, in the basement of Liv's home in Goodyear Heights, Akron. Liv's 11-year-old daughter discovered her mother unresponsive after hearing gunshots while trying to sleep upstairs. Butler then took his own life a few hours later in the driveway of his mother's home in East Akron.
The motive behind the murder-suicide remains unclear. Butler and Liv had been engaged since December 2017, and their relationship appeared to be happy, with Butler often sending her flowers and gifts. However, there were no public indications of trouble in their relationship leading up to the tragic event. Butler's mother called 911 after the incident and informed dispatchers that her son had admitted to killing Liv.
The case was investigated by the Akron Police Department, but due to the nature of the incident, no further arrests or litigations were pursued. The community mourned the loss of Liv, and her friends and family organized a celebration of her life to honor her memory.
Liv's death left a lasting impact on her children and the community, and her memory continues to be cherished by those who knew her.
